We love Miami for its vibrant culture, art and history, but it’s no secret that living here also costs a pretty penny. And visiting museums can get pricey too. But there are still tons of free museums throughout the city to visit, so if you’re on a bit of a budget but want to see paintings and sculptures, this list will certainly help!
Free museum days in Miami for July 2026
- July 1 – July 19 – MOAD/Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College*
- July 2 – NSU Art Museum
- July 3 & July 18 – Coral Gables Museum
- July 4 – Gold Coast Railroad Museum
- July 11 – Pérez Art Museum
- July 11 – Museum of Miami
- July 11 – Miami Children’s Museum*
- July 16 & July 26 – The Bass*
- July 31 – MOCA North Miami*
- Every Friday – The Wolfsonian-FIU*
- Every Saturday – Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
- Always free – ICA Miami, Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum (FIU), Lowe Art Museum, Nader Sculpture Park
* For museums with asterisks, find full details and hours below.
Below is a full list of museums currently offering free entrance at least one day a month as well as other fun and family-friendly activities that you can check out completely free of charge. If you don’t see your favorite, many museums also take part in the Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Museum Pass Program. Your library card can actually get you a pass that grants free general admission to over a dozen local museums, gardens and attractions.
Pérez Art Museum Miami
When: Free admission every second Saturday of every month.
Spend your day at PAMM and explore modern and contemporary art from all corners of the world. Exhibitions highlight Miami’s diverse community and pivotal geographic location at the crossroads of the Americas. There are also art activities on the museum’s ‘Free Second Saturdays’ from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Bass Museum
When: Free admission on the last Sunday of every month for Family Day, and third Thursdays of every month from 6-9 p.m.
Walk through Miami Beach’s one-of-a-kind contemporary art museum for free and from 2-4 p.m., participating in The Bass’ Family Day. The free program is created to engage families with children of all ages in activities through the arts.
When: Free admission for Bank of America cardholders on the first weekend of the month, as well as July 1 to July 19, and free for MDC students, employees with MDC ID.
As participants of the Bank of America Museums on Us program, cardholders can explore this breathtaking landmark completely free of charge. Inside, the museum features galleries that explore the dynamic, cross-cultural energy of South Florida as well as the tower’s legacy as a beacon of hope and a refuge for generations of immigrants.
Museum of Miami (formerly HistoryMiami)
When: Free Family Fun Days the second Saturday of every month.
Learn all about Miami’s long and rich history on Family Fun Days, where admission is free for all, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In fact, this is the largest history museum in all of Florida! The theme rotates around current exhibitions or around a national celebration and registration is required to participate.
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
When: Admission is always free.
ICA Miami is deeply committed to year-round free and open access to innovative, large-scale art in the Miami Design District. Ticket reservations are highly recommended for guaranteed entry.
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
When: Free admission every first Saturday of every month.
Home to over 40 historic railcars — including Presidential Rail Car ‘Ferdinand Magellan’ and Florida East Coast Steam Locomotive #153 — head on out to GCRM on free admission days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy locomotives, history, food and fun! Additionally. train rides are available for purchase.
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
When: Entry is donation based on the last Friday of every month from 7-10 p.m.
When you pay the amount you want, MOCA also hosts free jazz in their courtyard (rain or shine) at 8 p.m. Through its exhibits, visitors can expect thought-provoking pieces by under-explored art and artists, and lift up diverse voices and stories.
The Wolfsonian-FIU
When: Admission is free every Friday from 6-9 p.m., and free for Florida residents.
Located in the Art Deco District, The Wolfsonian-FIU explores the inventive and provocative character of the modern world through objects and design.
Coral Gables Museum
When: Free admission every first Friday of the month at 6-10 p.m. for Gallery Nights and every third Saturday of the month for Family Day.
Each month, the Coral Gables Museum hosts free days and nights. On Gallery Nights, you can enjoy live music, their exhibitions and a cocktail bar before heading out to eat in the area for more Friday night plans. On Family Days, you can join the museum for fun arts & crafts, alongside live music and the opportunity to see the exhibits on view.
Lowe Art Museum
When: Admission is always free.
Tucked away in University of Miami’s campus, the Lowe Art Museum opened in 1952 as Miami’s oldest museum and today holds an extensive collection of contemporary and ancient works across different cultures.
Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
When: Free admission every Saturday.
JMOF is the only museum that collects, documents, preserves and interprets more than 250 years of Florida Jewish history. It is housed in two adjacent restored historic buildings that were once synagogues.
Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum at FIU
When: Admission is always free.
Since opening its doors on Florida International University’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus in 2008, the museum has provided the community with free access to world-class art that spans cultures and time periods.
Miami Children’s Museum
When: Free admission every second Saturday of the month at 9-11 a.m. for Sensory Friendly Saturdays.
As Miami’s premier museum for kids, MiChiMu invites children and their families to experience free sensory-friendly events on the second Saturday of each month. This includes carefully designed activities, reduced noise, dimmed lighting and limited attendance to create a comfortable and engaging environment. You must RSVP in advance.
Nader Sculpture Park
When: Admission is always free.
Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, Nader Sculpture Park serves as an open-air gallery with over 50 sculptures by internationally acclaimed artists. The park allows visitors to experience large-scale art against the city’s natural light and greenery, a contrast to traditional indoor museums. And best of all, admission is entirely free!
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
When: Free admission on the first Thursday of every month.
While not in Miami, The NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale houses a celebrated permanent collection with more than 7,500 works. Among them is the country’s largest collection of 19th and early 20th century paintings and drawings by the American realist William Glackens and an extensive collection of Latin American and African art.
